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| a preparation containing an insoluble dye converted by reduction into a soluble leuco base, or a vessel containing such a preparation |
| to restore or reduce to the natural or uncombined state, such as a metal |
| sodium hydroxide | |
| —n | |
| See also lye Also called: caustic soda a white deliquescent strongly alkaline solid used in the manufacture of rayon, paper, aluminium, soap, and sodium compounds. Formula: NaOH | |
sodium hydroxide n.
A strongly alkaline compound used externally. Also called caustic soda.
| sodium hydroxide
A white, corrosive, solid compound that absorbs water and carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and forms lye when in solution. Sodium hydroxide is toxic and strongly alkaline and is used to make chemicals and soaps and to refine petroleum. Chemical formula: NaOH. |